Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2008. (hankyung.com, 14 Sep 2016)
Reason: She was inspired to begin playing table tennis after watching her son taking part in sports. "I pledged to show my son that although I could not join in on sports day, I could compete on the world stage." (hankyung.com, 14 Sep 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 27, 1967
Place of ResidenceGWANGJU
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachCho Jae-Kwan [club], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 7 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 5 | Women's Team Class 6-8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 9 | Women's Team Class 6-10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 7 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Doubles Class 14 W | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 7 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 7 | Singles - Class 8 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 7 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 3 | Doubles WD14 W | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 5 | Doubles XD14 X | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
